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Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
World

Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught…
Trump falsely claims victory, after rival Biden voices confidence
World

Trump falsely claims victory, after rival Biden voices confidence

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday falsely claimed that he had won the US election with millions…
The Donkey & Elephant Race: Reflections on a Significant Event
Opinion

The Donkey & Elephant Race: Reflections on a Significant Event

Every four years, the world, armed with statistics on the one hand and predictions and expectations on the other, gaze…
Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year
Middle East

Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar’s emir announced on Tuesday that the country will hold long-promised elections for its…
Brexit goes down to the line: Deal, no-deal or fudge?
World

Brexit goes down to the line: Deal, no-deal or fudge?

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – After nearly five years of Brexit crisis, the European Union and Britain are making a last ditch…
Record-breaking early voting in US election tops 80 million
World

Record-breaking early voting in US election tops 80 million

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 80 million Americans have cast ballots in the US presidential election, according to a tally…
Trump supporters rally at US Embassy in Jerusalem
Middle East

Trump supporters rally at US Embassy in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — A convoy of cars decorated with American flags and Trump 2020 banners on Tuesday drove from Tel…
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes
Middle East

Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. Days of waiting turned…
Six killed in Ivory Coast town ahead of presidential election
World

Six killed in Ivory Coast town ahead of presidential election

ABIDJAN (Reuters) – At least six people have been killed in a port town in southern Ivory Coast this week,…
Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier
Middle East

Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A year after Lebanon was rocked by huge protests against its entrenched ruling elite, politicians have picked…
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